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Kent Police Celebrate Community Police Academy Graduation

KENT, OHIO — The Kent Police Department proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest Community Police Academy class this week, marking the successful completion...

Temporary Road Closure on 2nd Ave N for Christmas Light Installation, Dec. 3–4 in Kent

Kent, WA — Drivers in downtown Kent should prepare for a temporary road closure later this week as crews install Christmas lights on street...

Road Closures Announced for Winter Parade in Kent on December 6

Kent, WA — Motorists are advised to plan ahead as several downtown roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to accommodate...

Kent Police Conduct East Hill Shoplift Blitz, Arrest Multiple Offenders

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) carried out an intensive week-long “Shoplift Blitz” on East Hill, targeting repeat offenders...

King County Leads Legal Challenge Against Federal Homelessness Funding Restrictions

King County officials have joined a coalition of jurisdictions in filing a legal challenge against the Trump Administration over what they describe as unlawful...

South King County Leaders Volunteer at Food Banks During Regional Day of Service

Community leaders and volunteers across King County came together to support local food banks as part of the annual Regional Day of Service, highlighting...

Three New Light Rail Stations Set to Open in South King County

South King County is preparing to welcome three new light rail stations as part of the upcoming Federal Way Link Extension, marking a major...

Two New Members Sworn In to Tukwila City Council Following Election Certification

The City of Tukwila officially welcomed two new members to the City Council following a swearing-in ceremony held this week. Jane Ho and Hannah Hedrick...

Clam Lights Return to Renton with Opening Night Celebration at Gene Coulon Park

Renton’s beloved holiday tradition, Clam Lights, is set to return with its official opening night celebration on Friday, December 5, at Gene Coulon Memorial...

Renton Celebrates Successful Tree Lighting, Invites Public to Clam Lights Opening Night

The City of Renton is celebrating a strong community turnout for its recent Tree Lighting event, calling it a perfect way to wrap up...

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s drafting a cuts-only budget

by Bill Lucia and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 2, 2025 Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the budget proposal he’ll release this month will...

Washington’s 2025 general election is officially in the books

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 3, 2025 Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Gov. Bob Ferguson certified results of the Nov. 4 election on...

Trump administration sues WA for not sharing voter data

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 2, 2025 The Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Washington’s secretary of state over his refusal to provide personal...

WA School for the Blind leader resigned after misconduct probe

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 2, 2025 When the longtime superintendent of the Washington State School for the Blind resigned this summer, he blamed...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch